micro:bit Litter Hunt

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Resource Type Lessons

Curriculum Topic Physical Computing

English Key Stage 7-11 year (KS2)

Scottish Curriculum Levels P5-P7 (9-11 years)

Containing a lesson plan and resources, chilrden learn about the role of variables in storing data. They program their micro:bit to act as a counting device and use this to investigate the amount of litter around their school.

Use the link to download this resource from the Barefoot website - https://www.barefootcomputing.org/resources/uks2-barefoot-meets-micro-bit---litter-hunt

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